Robbery attempt

Robbery attempt

YOUNGSTOWN — A Brownlee Woods resident told police he was ambushed outside his home by a handgun-carrying white man with black makeup on his face, who emerged from the bushes at midnight and threatened to kill him.

The 51-year-old victim then ran back into his house in the 1600 block of Chattanooga Avenue, where he and his brother successfully struggled to close and lock the front door against the gunman and two other would-be burglars who tried to force their way in. As the victims called police, the men outside continued to kick the door as they tried to get in, one of the victims told police. The kicking eventually stopped and the men outside, all wearing black clothing, fled north on foot.

Police responding to the robbery in progress early Tuesday were told four men were walking along nearby Meadowbrook Avenue, but police said they were unable to find them.

Fields of Faith program

LIBERTY — Liberty High School students will participate in Fields of Faith, an interdenominational program that will take place at 400 locations throughout the nation today. The sixth annual outreach event, designed to allow students “to share their Christian faith with fellow students,” will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the high school stadium. The event will move inside to the gym if the weather is bad, said Michele Lamport, director of Campus Ministries.

Wal-Mart to give check

GIRARD — Wal-Mart representatives will present a $2,500 check to the Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., today. Wal-Mart is joining the center to promote health and wellness in the community.

Burglar hits resident

WARREN — An Atlantic Street Northeast woman was struck by a man who broke into her mother’s house Monday morning.

Police said the man got into the house in the 800 block by breaking the door handle, went into a bedroom and took 12 Vicodin tablets and then was surprised by the 40-year-old resident’s daughter. The daughter was not injured in the 9:30 a.m. assault.

Boil alert canceled

COLUMBIANA — City officials late Tuesday canceled the water-boil alert for residents and business located north of Seventh Street. The alert was issued Monday after a water main broke. The city had the alert in effect until the line was fixed and the system was tested.

Red Cross training

BOARDMAN — American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter is offering another “Safety Saturday” this Saturday at the training center on Tod Avenue. Participants can register for a full day of Red Cross Safety Training. Adult CPR and first aid are offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for $50.